Home & Family: Recovery
Includes information on how to cope after an emergency.

»  Counseling Children

• An Essay for Caregivers
  Advice on how to talk to children during a disaster (Fairfax County, Virginia)
   

• Disaster Counseling
  Techniques on how to counsel disaster survivors
  (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
   

• Helping Children Cope With Fear & Anxiety
  Pointers for parents and caregivers to help children cope with tragic events (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
   

• Helping Children Through Painful Times
  Strategies to help children cope with a tragedy (Fairfax County, Virginia)
   

• Tips for Talking to Children After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
  Advice on how to respond to the needs of children and adolescents after a disaster; 3 pages (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

»  Self-care

• A Guide for Older Adults
  Advice for senior citizens on how to cope with personal trauma
  (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
   

• How to Deal With Grief
  Advice for maintaining mental well-being while dealing with a loss
  (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
   

• Picking up the Pieces After a Disaster
  Steps for a safe and speedy recovery; 10 pages (American Red Cross)
   

• Self-Care Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event:
  What to Expect in Your Personal, Family, Work, and Financial Life 
  Techniques for understanding disaster events and ways to ease stress; 3 pages 
  (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
   

• Strategies to Help Survive Painful Times
  Advice on how to cope with a tragedy (Fairfax County, Virginia)

  »  Tip sheets

• Fact Sheet: Post-Disaster Water Treatment
  Guidance on how to treat water after a disaster strikes; 1 page (American Red Cross)